- Years in practice
- 7
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Nathan
Nathan Holmes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and addiction-related problems. He offers straightforward support for depression, grief and the strain of life changes. Parents can also find help with parenting concerns and family conflict.
He has seven years' experience working with a wide range of people. Much of his recent work took place in a drug and alcohol service, supporting people in active addiction and offering guidance to their families.
Background and approach
That background gives him practical insight into addiction, relapse triggers and family dynamics. Nathan practices from a humanistic, person-centred perspective. That means he follows the person's lead and focuses on what matters to them.
Sessions are conversational and respectful, with space to talk through feelings and decisions. He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. This approach is useful when someone is ambivalent about cutting down substance use, changing habits or making other life adjustments.
Nathan is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works with adults in the United Kingdom and provides sessions in English. The tone of his work is warm and approachable, aiming to make difficult conversations easier to begin.
What Nathan works with
Everything Nathan lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nathan helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nathan lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Person-centred care and practical online support
Nathan works mainly from a person-centred perspective, which means the conversation follows the client's priorities. The focus is on understanding what matters to the person and helping them decide next steps rather than directing the work. Motivational interviewing is another approach he uses to help people move from uncertainty to action. It involves exploring mixed feelings and gently building a personal case for change, which can be helpful for those dealing with drug or alcohol use or struggling with motivation. Finding the right approach is part of the process and Nathan treats it as a collaboration. He will talk through different ways of working and adapt the style to each person's goals, needs and preferences, checking in regularly to make sure it still fits. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in quickly and messaging can suit short updates or slower-paced reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping contact consistent when that helps progress.Questions people ask about Nathan
What concerns does Nathan focus on?
Nathan supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and addictions. He also helps with parenting issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred way, following the client’s priorities and building a collaborative conversation. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal motivation for change.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years' experience and has worked in a drug and alcohol service supporting people in active addiction and their families. That work informs his practical approach to addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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